Addiction Studies - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3811
This program will prepare students for entry-level occupations in the field of addiction treatment and recovery field. Completing the coursework for this program will prepare students for certification as a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC). Students interested in state-level certification must take additional courses required to be eligible for the state examination. Completing this certificate may also prepare the student for the associate degree in Human Services Addiction Studies.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population in resolving chronic and crisis issues that impact family, health, employability and social standing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of key theories and approaches underlying human services intervention and prevention models for population with drug use disorders, linking participants to related resources for treatment, locating and providing resources for social services and helplines for treatment and prevention, understand how culture impacts help seeking and recovery, learning advocacy against the stigma surrounding drugs and society.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| HS_AS 41 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| HS_AS 43 | Case Management: Treatment & Aftercare | 3 |
| HS_AS 46 | Physiology & Pharmacology of Drugs | 3 |
| HS_AS 47 | Intervention, Treatment & Recovery | 3 |
| HS_AS 48 | Group & Family Process | 3 |
| HS_AS 50 | Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HS_AS 72A | Field Instruction and Seminar I | 3.5 |
| HS_AS 72B | Field Instruction and Seminar II | 3.5 |
| HS_AS 153 | Multicultural and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| HS_AS 162 | Addiction Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HS_AS 252 | Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| PSYCH 1/1H | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 14 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Total Units | 40 | |